It was my last day at the RIU Playacar Resort, and I was spending time playing in the beautiful Mayan Riviera waves. My own jumps and laughter were interrupted by an elderly lady behind me repeatedly screaming a "WOO!" with each wave that came upon her. I turned to see the biggest smile imaginable, a contagious grin that only made my own happiness overfill. As I admired her glee and listened to another dozen ... read more
Azul Sensatori for the Second Time: Family Travel
When coming home from press trips, I'm often asked by friends and family, if the treatment I received was the 'norm'. It's easy to say that as press we are given the 'royal treatment' because of who we are and what we are there for. It's only a given that companies and resorts want to show press 'the best of the best', and I don't blame them at all! Since, as members of the press, our experiences land in the ... read more
24 Hour Break from Paradise
Seven years can change so much, sometimes more than you'd expect. During our 2-week stay in the Mayan Riviera, we had also booked a 7 day stay at a resort which Hubby and I had been to seven years ago. At that time, we loved it. That's without saying, since we wouldn't have planned a repeat stay if we hadn't. The resort I'm talking about? Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Spa. When we got out of the taxi, ... read more
All Inclusive Vacation Resorts For a Family of Five {or more}
Choosing an all-inclusive {AI} vacation since the twins joined our family, has been a battle in itself. Most hotels and thus, standard rooms at AI resorts have a maximum occupancy of 4. What about traveling families that take 3 kids along? Families of 5 {or more} do have the option of booking 2 separate rooms, yet this comes with a huge added cost. Plus, the obvious fact of splitting up the family, which ... read more
Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe {For Kids? For a Honeymoon?}
As a Mother and the writer of a parenting blog, I couldn't help but to write a dedicated post on if the Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe resort is a good place to take the kids ... Even if I don't have the kids with me at the time. I can't help but to always look at my surroundings and evaluate if it's a place that I would bring my children. So, is the Barceló Los Cabos Palace Deluxe a good place to vacation with ... read more
Barcelo Los Cabos Spa
Each time I visit an all-inclusive resort, I always book a massage via the spa on site. I mean, why not, right? You go on vacation to relax and treat yourself. It's the one time when you really don't have the common excuses of 'no time' and 'it's not convenient'. As well, many people go on so few vacations that it only seems fitting to make the most of all the 'pamper-me' time and amenities during the stay. While at the ... read more
Hola! from Barcelo Los Cabos Palace
On Wednesday I arrived in San Jose and made my way to the Barcelo Los Cabos Palace. I had been invited to take in the sights, sounds and relaxation of the resort and the area. This is not my first time at an all-inclusive resort by any means, and I am not unfamiliar with Barcelo resorts either. Yet this is my first time in the Los Cabos area, and my first encounter with this particular Barcelo hotel. I am ... read more
